Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs Zaffiro

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #33,421 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Zaffiro

Paolo Gigli

4.007 votes

Rank #54,382 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zaffiro
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hayati2/4

Zaffiro2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zaffiro
Sillage & projection: Zaffiro
Value for money: Hayati
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hayati

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

HayatiNabeel

ZaffiroPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 25%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZaffiro

SillageZaffiro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

green84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both rose and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

Top20-35 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeGardeniaRoseMintOrangeHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

SeaweedPlum

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskViolet

InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Plum. Durations are only published for Zaffiro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 20%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hayati opens as a dark rose with fruity lift, more blackcurrant and raspberry than syrupy jam. Wearer feedback points to a balanced fruit and flower profile, then a woody, musky dry-down that keeps the scent from feeling overly sweet. It suits someone who enjoys a richer Middle Eastern rose style without harsh oud fun…

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Paolo Gigli Zaffiro takes an unusual route for a Mediterranean warm weather scent. Instead of a simple splash of cologne, it merges brisk mandarin orange and crushed garden mint with an unexpected marine floral core. The opening crackles with juicy orange peel and dewy hyacinth. Soon after, an intriguing pairing of sa…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hayati or Zaffiro?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Zaffiro is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zaffiro for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or Zaffiro?

Zaffiro lasts longest (Zaffiro 72/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or Zaffiro?

Zaffiro projects furthest (Zaffiro 75/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayati and Zaffiro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Plum.

Is Hayati or Zaffiro better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear; Zaffiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayati and Zaffiro?

Hayati has top notes of Rose, Raspberry, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cedar, Magnolia and Cashmere Wood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Sandalwood and Precious Woods. Zaffiro has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Rose, heart notes of Seaweed and Plum, a base of Amber, White Musk and Violet.